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May 16, 2005
Uh, yeah. I think.
Dude, I totally agree with this article.
I've seen it in my own life, definitely, and have written about it before. Breadth, but no depth at all.
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The linked article is very poorly written and hard to read, but it has a good point. I think a certain kind of mind thrives and prospers in this environment, but the rest of the populace suffers for it.
Posted by: Allen White at May 16, 2005 4:16:28 PM
From the writing style and ability, I'm guessing this guy has his PDA directly wired into his brain.
Posted by: Donegal Tom at May 16, 2005 4:25:37 PM
Okay so hold up a minute. Are you saying that your really do agree with the thrust of the articl, or is more like "dude 'sup"?
Posted by: JohnK at May 16, 2005 4:35:45 PM
The original study said that workers exposed to constant telephones ringing and email performed poorly because of the stress involved. That makes sense, but stress was around before email and can thrive without it. It depends how we use technology. Everything in moderation.
Posted by: Sr. Lorraine at May 16, 2005 4:35:46 PM
Now Sister, are you going to go and get all reasonable on us?
Posted by: john hearn at May 16, 2005 4:49:01 PM
The net gives info and views not to be found
in the "major media".
Posted by: Henry Patrick at May 16, 2005 5:15:54 PM
wanna hear somethin' funny? As I was skimming the article (because of course I'm waiting for another blog to load, listening to music, sending my project to print, playing snood and wondering what I'm making for dinner all at the same time) I actually had to say to myself "oh yeah. THE Amazon, not like, Amazon.com."
Posted by: jenb at May 16, 2005 5:52:55 PM
Mark Morford complaining about too much information making us dumber is as good an example of the pot calling the kettle black as any I have seen.
Posted by: Andrea Harris at May 16, 2005 7:39:12 PM
Looks like it's time to pull a few dandelions in my yard...put wait, even though the're still growing, they are also dying as they've been sprayed with weed killer....
Or, perhaps, it's like the bolders and rocks in the Black Hills being some of the oldest on earth...and ancestors of Native Americans and Indians...but we can't get near them because of the mill tailings from the uranium mines which are seemingly causing high rates of cancer...but we are assured that it's only anecdotal...
Or, maybe, it's the high cost of housing in my town where $14/hour is a living wage...but the McMansion owners in high tech who live on the side of town with the uppity churches and private schools don't see a need for a raise in the minimum wage...
Smoke and mirrors...along with a no smoking ordinance....and a nicotine vaccine...
...time for a cup of yerba maté and a read on the porch of Sarah Susanka's Not So Big Solutions for Your Home
Posted by: Green at May 16, 2005 8:01:16 PM
I'm like...uh oh!
Posted by: cj at May 16, 2005 9:57:36 PM
Word.
Posted by: Wisconsinkathy at May 16, 2005 10:26:59 PM
My dirty little secret: I so, totally like Mark Morford. Even when he gets really weird. That's why I subscribe.
BTW, I think he's right. Now 'scuse me while I sync up my iPod.
Posted by: Laura at May 16, 2005 10:43:42 PM
http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/states_experiment_drag-drop_Intermed_State15s_500.html
Try this to see if your brain cells are working -- old brain cells -- grade school stuff -- remote memory -- doesn't even require critical thinking in the present...
Posted by: green at May 16, 2005 10:59:40 PM
I think the good sister has it right. After all, I've heard older people talk about how reading books was considered wasting time when they were young because there was work to be done.
And on behalf of my generation, we can only work with what we are given. Thanks for the seven years of day care, guys. Can't wait to put you in a nursing home.
Posted by: beautifulmess at May 17, 2005 12:46:21 AM
Aren't all of these kind of articles continually popping up purporting to be "studies" just junk news anyway? Remember, most of print and other media just exist to sell advertising.
Posted by: Mark R at May 17, 2005 7:40:11 AM
Would it help if I explained that now people can write linking verse about webcomics? :)
Seriously, though, there's nothing but God that's not both a blessing and a curse. Why would the Net be any different?
Posted by: Maureen at May 17, 2005 11:42:41 AM
